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Jobbo wrote: Tue Jun 12, 2018 3:58 pm I should probably talk up the fact that it's pretty much a Golf R underneath. 310bhp and Haldex 4wd

Is it the Ford 4 pot in those?

The block is made in Skovde in Sweden so it looks like it as at least heavily revised with a few tricked bits.

"upgrades include integrating new double-water jacket cooling to offset the additional heat generated and redesigning the head with high-strength aluminum to improve heat management. Exhaust backpressure was reduced with a new catalyst, and the air intake system also was improved to mitigate noise from the supercharger.

The block and crankshaft are all-new, and the diameter of the main bearing was reduced from 60 mm to 53 mm to reduce friction."

I think it's Volvo's own engine - it's the same block used for both diesel and petrol variants, with turbo and in some variants supercharger added for more power.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_Engine_Architecture

Nice, I like that. Congrats on loosing your freedom again too.

Simon wrote: Mon Jun 11, 2018 1:34 pm Needs lowered. Otherwise very nice! Seats look great.

EoTR for the Audi?

I think it's meant to ride high, looks like the cross country spec.

sec wrote: Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:21 pm Nice, I like that. Congrats on loosing your freedom again too.

Simon wrote: Mon Jun 11, 2018 1:34 pm Needs lowered. Otherwise very nice! Seats look great.

EoTR for the Audi?

I think it's meant to ride high, looks like the cross country spec.

Aye, but IIRC his Audi could go up and down like a ninja?

No air suspension on the Volvo; the Audi could indeed go up and down, as should be apparent from the photos in my end of term thread.

Jobbo wrote: Tue Jun 12, 2018 3:58 pm I should probably talk up the fact that it's pretty much a Golf R underneath. 310bhp and Haldex 4wd

nice, and many congratulations.

Jobbo wrote: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:24 am No air suspension on the Volvo; the Audi could indeed go up and down, as should be apparent from the photos in my end of term thread.

I'm imaging you in a Dr Dre video rolling around in a hydraulics equipped Impala

Follows on well from the Allroad, it'll be interesting to hear how they compare.

Oh the irony.



Had to trim the hedge so this thread was obviously at the front of my mind. I’ve only ever nicked the cable slightly once before. Straight through it today

It's a growing club.

Is this a Matrix Oracle vase moment? Would you have cut it if we hadn't had talked about it?

Having been a member of this club for many years, i now own a Black & Decker cordless job.

And just to remind everyone what an actual hedge trimmer looks like

That’s not a hedge trimmer.

THIS is a hedge trimmer.

https://youtu.be/I3D4FN5cdZk

Your chainsaw looks ghey, Mito.

Simon, I do wonder! I was so cocky reading about other people chopping their cables when I never have; I wonder whether that translated to taking less care than usual.

Fixed it in 5 mins with some 5A crimp connectors, electrical tape and a new fuse (only blew the plug fuse, didn’t even trip the RCD).

Rich B wrote: Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:29 pm That’s not a hedge trimmer.

THIS is a hedge trimmer.

https://youtu.be/I3D4FN5cdZk

Jobbo wrote: Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:31 pm Your chainsaw looks ghey, Mito.

Simon, I do wonder! I was so cocky reading about other people chopping their cables when I never have; I wonder whether that translated to taking less care than usual.

Fixed it in 5 mins with some 5A crimp connectors, electrical tape and a new fuse (only blew the plug fuse, didn’t even trip the RCD).

Depending on where you cut through the cable, it is a very easy fix to re-wire internally for a more durable repair. The one thing you will need if you have a Bosch is an anti-tamper torx bit/allen key for the centre screw. Quite annoying I needed to spend a tenner to buy a set but adds to the tool kit I suppose

DeskJockey wrote: Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:54 pm

Rich B wrote: Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:29 pm That’s not a hedge trimmer.

THIS is a hedge trimmer.

https://youtu.be/I3D4FN5cdZk

Cue wife/mum jokes

It wasn't far from the trimmer end; not a Bosch but I imagine they're all pretty similar.